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Those kinds of temperatures can be an issue if the chickens are exposed to them for a prolonged period, especially if it's not something they are accustomed to. I would add heat to bring the temp up to zero if possible, and protect them from direct exposure to wind at those temps.

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It's here. The arctic forecast has arrived. Never mind my chickens, I've never experienced anything this cold. It's fourteen below at 7am.

Usually, frostbite occurs when wet feet don't dry. Walking in the snow won't cause frostbite since the snow gets flung off as they walk about. Frostbite can occur if the chickens get wet feet before they roost and they haven't dried. Then that moisture can cause the tissue to freeze. A big...

Temperature is not the issue. Chickens are well insulated from the cold. (Think how well down jackets work.) The issue is wetness in all forms. Wet feet can turn into frostbite. Wet feathers can suck body heat out of a chicken. Humidity can cause condensation to settle on exposed tissue and...